The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition strongholds.
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Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against the president's bid for a third term.
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Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza made a rare public appearance at the weekend. In his address, he remained silent on the political crisis in the country. Instead, he focused on the threat of the Somali militant group Al-Shabab.
Meanwhile, more African leaders had been calling for a delay in the proposed Burundi elections with Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta being the latest.
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Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

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1. Bujumbura
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Music : Green Hills, Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi had an indigenous kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and its defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The latter ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, which contributed to political unrest in the region. There was civil war in Burundi as it fought for independence in the middle of the twentieth century. Presently, Burundi is governed as a presidential representative democratic republic.
Burundi is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It has one of the lowest per capita GDPs of any nation in the world. The country has suffered from warfare, corruption and poor access to education. Burundi is densely populated and has had substantial emigration as young people seek opportunities elsewhere. According to a 2012DHLGlobalConnectednessIndex, Burundi is the least globalized of 140 surveyed countries.
According to the Global Hunger Index of 2013, Burundi has an indicator ratio of 38.8, earning the nation the distinction of being the hungriest country in the world in terms of percentage.
Germany established armed forces in Ruanda and Burundi at the end of the 19th century, colonizing the area and establishing German East Africa. After being defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to cede "control" of a section of the former German East Africa to Belgium.
On October 20, 1924, this land, which consisted of modern-day Rwanda and Burundi, became a Belgian League of Nations mandate territory. In practical terms it was considered part of the Belgian colonial empire, and was known as Ruanda-Urundi. The Belgians allowed Ruanda-Urundi to continue its kingship dynasty.
FollowingWorld War II, Ruanda-Urundi was classified as a United Nations Trust Territory under Belgian administrative authority. During the 1940s, a series of policies caused divisions throughout the country. On October 4, 1943, powers were split in the legislative division of Burundi's government between chiefdoms and lower chiefdoms. Chiefdoms were in charge of land, and lower sub-chiefdoms were established. Native authorities also had powers. In 1948, Belgium allowed the region to form political parties. These factions contributed to gaining Burundi's independence from Belgium.
On January 20, 1959, Burundi's ruler Mwami Mwambutsa IV requested from the Belgian Minister of Colonies a separation of Burundi and Rwanda and a dissolution of Ruanda-Urundi. Six months later, political parties were formed to bring attention to Burundi's independence from Europe and to separate Rwanda from Burundi. The first of these political parties was the Union for National Progress (UPRONA).
Burundi's push for independence was influenced by the instability and ethnic persecution suffered by its peoples in Rwanda. In November 1959, Rwandese Hutu attacked the Tutsi and massacred them by the thousands. Many Tutsi escaped to Uganda and Burundi to find freedom from persecution. The Hutu took power in Rwanda by winning the Belgian-run elections in 1960.
The UPRONA, a multi-ethnic unity party led by Prince Louis Rwagasore and the Christian Democratic Party, (PDC) became the most prominent organization throughout Burundi-Urundi. After UPRONA's victory in legislative elections, Prince Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13 in 1961.
The country claimed independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. Mwami Mwambutsa IV was named king. On September 18, 1962, just over two months after declaring independence from Belgium, Burundi joined the United Nations.
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Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/no-safe-place-to-run-in-burundi-capital/3093970.html

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, sleeping on boxes and asking strangers for money to buy food. Now, thanks to the UNICEF-supported KabondoFootball for HopeCentre, they are finally reunited with their family and attending primary school.

published:25 Jul 2016

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Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remains unclear whether the coup, meant to oust president Pierre Nkurunziza was succesful as two factions of soldiers, one supporting the President and the other conducting the oust, both say are in charge.WatchKTNLivehttp://www.ktnkenya.tv/live
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The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi was an independent kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and Germany's defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The Belgians ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, and contributed to political unrest in the region. Burundi gained independence in 1962 and initially had a monarchy, but a series of assassinations, coups, and a general climate of regional instability culminated in the establishment of a republic and one-party state in 1966. Bouts of ethnic cleansing and ultimately two civil wars and genocides during the 1970s and again in the 1990s left the country undeveloped and its population as one of the world's poorest. 2015 witnessed large-scale political strife as President Pierre Nkurunziza opted to run for a third term in office, a coup attempt failed and the country's parliamentary and presidential elections were broadly criticized by members of the international community.

In 2015, Nkurunziza was controversially nominated by his party for a third term in office. Supporters and opponents of Nkurunziza disagreed as to whether it was legal for him to run again, and protests followed. More than two months of anti-Nkurunziza protests, which were often violently repressed, left at least 100 dead. On 13 May 2015, a coup attempt against Nkurunziza occurred while he was out of the country; the coup leader, Godefroid Niyombare, claimed to have ousted Nkurunziza, although Nkurunziza loyalists disputed the claim. Facing resistance from Nkurunziza loyalists, the coup collapsed and forces loyal to Nkurunziza appeared to be back in full control by 15 May. Independent media was shut down and many opponents fled, joining an exodus of more than 150,000 Burundians.

Bujumbura

Bujumbura (/ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊərə/; French pronunciation:​[buʒumbuʁa]), formerly Usumbura, is the capital, largest city, and main port of Burundi. It ships most of the country's chief export, coffee, as well as cotton and tin ore. It is on the north-eastern shore of Lake Tanganyika, the second deepest lake in the world after Lake Baikal.

The name apparently refers to "Tanganika, 'the great lake spreading out like a plain', or 'plain-like lake'."

Geography

Lake Tanganyika is situated within the Albertine Rift, the western branch of the East African Rift, and is confined by the mountainous walls of the valley. It is the largest rift lake in Africa and the second largest lake by volume in the world. It is the deepest lake in Africa and holds the greatest volume of fresh water, accounting for 18% of the world's available fresh water. It extends for 676km (420mi) in a general north-south direction and averages 50km (31mi) in width. The lake covers 32,900km2 (12,700sqmi), with a shoreline of 1,828km (1,136mi), a mean depth of 570m (1,870ft) and a maximum depth of 1,470m (4,820ft) (in the northern basin). It holds an estimated 18,900 cubic kilometres (4,500cumi). It has an average surface temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a pH averaging 8.4.

The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition strongholds.
Watch "Fleeing to Rwanda: Burundi On The Brink (Dispatch 1)" - http://bit.ly/1HRDpOQ
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Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against the president's bid for a third term.
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Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza made a rare public appearance at the weekend. In his address, he remained silent on the political crisis in the country. Instead, he focused on the threat of the Somali militant group Al-Shabab.
Meanwhile, more African leaders had been calling for a delay in the proposed Burundi elections with Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta being the latest.
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Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

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Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Burundi

Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Burundi

Top 10 Largest Cities or Towns of Burundi

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Music : Green Hills, Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi had an indigenous kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and its defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The latter ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, which contributed to political unrest in the region. There was civil war in Burundi as it fought for independence in the middle of the twentieth century. Presently, Burundi is governed as a presidential representative democratic republic.
Burundi is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It has one of the lowest per capita GDPs of any nation in the world. The country has suffered from warfare, corruption and poor access to education. Burundi is densely populated and has had substantial emigration as young people seek opportunities elsewhere. According to a 2012DHLGlobalConnectednessIndex, Burundi is the least globalized of 140 surveyed countries.
According to the Global Hunger Index of 2013, Burundi has an indicator ratio of 38.8, earning the nation the distinction of being the hungriest country in the world in terms of percentage.
Germany established armed forces in Ruanda and Burundi at the end of the 19th century, colonizing the area and establishing German East Africa. After being defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to cede "control" of a section of the former German East Africa to Belgium.
On October 20, 1924, this land, which consisted of modern-day Rwanda and Burundi, became a Belgian League of Nations mandate territory. In practical terms it was considered part of the Belgian colonial empire, and was known as Ruanda-Urundi. The Belgians allowed Ruanda-Urundi to continue its kingship dynasty.
FollowingWorld War II, Ruanda-Urundi was classified as a United Nations Trust Territory under Belgian administrative authority. During the 1940s, a series of policies caused divisions throughout the country. On October 4, 1943, powers were split in the legislative division of Burundi's government between chiefdoms and lower chiefdoms. Chiefdoms were in charge of land, and lower sub-chiefdoms were established. Native authorities also had powers. In 1948, Belgium allowed the region to form political parties. These factions contributed to gaining Burundi's independence from Belgium.
On January 20, 1959, Burundi's ruler Mwami Mwambutsa IV requested from the Belgian Minister of Colonies a separation of Burundi and Rwanda and a dissolution of Ruanda-Urundi. Six months later, political parties were formed to bring attention to Burundi's independence from Europe and to separate Rwanda from Burundi. The first of these political parties was the Union for National Progress (UPRONA).
Burundi's push for independence was influenced by the instability and ethnic persecution suffered by its peoples in Rwanda. In November 1959, Rwandese Hutu attacked the Tutsi and massacred them by the thousands. Many Tutsi escaped to Uganda and Burundi to find freedom from persecution. The Hutu took power in Rwanda by winning the Belgian-run elections in 1960.
The UPRONA, a multi-ethnic unity party led by Prince Louis Rwagasore and the Christian Democratic Party, (PDC) became the most prominent organization throughout Burundi-Urundi. After UPRONA's victory in legislative elections, Prince Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13 in 1961.
The country claimed independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. Mwami Mwambutsa IV was named king. On September 18, 1962, just over two months after declaring independence from Belgium, Burundi joined the United Nations.
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2:25

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/no-safe-place-to-run-in-burundi-capital/3093970.html

Aimable: A street child’s experience in Burundi | UNICEF Burundi

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, sleeping on boxes and asking strangers for money to buy food. Now, thanks to the UNICEF-supported KabondoFootball for HopeCentre, they are finally reunited with their family and attending primary school.

2:17

Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remains unclear whether the coup, meant to oust president Pierre Nkurunziza was succesful as two factions of soldiers, one supporting the President and the other conducting the oust, both say are in charge.WatchKTNLivehttp://www.ktnkenya.tv/live
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Dozens of dead bodies discovered on the streets of Burundi's capital city

Dozens of dead bodies discovered on the streets of Burundi's capital city

Dozens of dead bodies discovered on the streets of Burundi's capital city

Burundi: Bujumbura City

The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition...

published: 10 Jul 2015

Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

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published: 13 May 2015

Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkuru...

published: 20 May 2015

Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/no-safe-place-to-run-in-burundi-capital/3093970.html

Aimable: A street child’s experience in Burundi | UNICEF Burundi

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, sleeping on boxes and asking strangers for money to buy food. Now, thanks to the UNICEF-supported KabondoFootball for HopeCentre, they are finally reunited with their family and attending primary school.

published: 25 Jul 2016

Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remains unclear whether the coup, meant to oust president Pierre Nkurunziza was succesful as two factions of soldiers, one supporting the President and the other conducting the oust, both say are in charge.WatchKTNLivehttp://www.ktnkenya.tv/live
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published: 14 May 2015

Dozens of dead bodies discovered on the streets of Burundi's capital city

The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition strongholds.
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The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition strongholds.
Watch "Fleeing to Rwanda: Burundi On The Brink (Dispatch 1)" - http://bit.ly/1HRDpOQ
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Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital on Tuesday during a demonstrat...

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing stones in a suburb of Burundi's capital on Tuesday during a demonstration against the president's bid for a third term.
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Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the poli...

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza made a rare public appearance at the weekend. In his address, he remained silent on the political crisis in the country. Instead, he focused on the threat of the Somali militant group Al-Shabab.
Meanwhile, more African leaders had been calling for a delay in the proposed Burundi elections with Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta being the latest.
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Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza made a rare public appearance at the weekend. In his address, he remained silent on the political crisis in the country. Instead, he focused on the threat of the Somali militant group Al-Shabab.
Meanwhile, more African leaders had been calling for a delay in the proposed Burundi elections with Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta being the latest.
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Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been ...

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

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Music : Green Hills, Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi had an indigenous kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and its defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The latter ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, which contributed to political unrest in the region. There was civil war in Burundi as it fought for independence in the middle of the twentieth century. Presently, Burundi is governed as a presidential representative democratic republic.
Burundi is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It has one of the lowest per capita GDPs of any nation in the world. The country has suffered from warfare, corruption and poor access to education. Burundi is densely populated and has had substantial emigration as young people seek opportunities elsewhere. According to a 2012DHLGlobalConnectednessIndex, Burundi is the least globalized of 140 surveyed countries.
According to the Global Hunger Index of 2013, Burundi has an indicator ratio of 38.8, earning the nation the distinction of being the hungriest country in the world in terms of percentage.
Germany established armed forces in Ruanda and Burundi at the end of the 19th century, colonizing the area and establishing German East Africa. After being defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to cede "control" of a section of the former German East Africa to Belgium.
On October 20, 1924, this land, which consisted of modern-day Rwanda and Burundi, became a Belgian League of Nations mandate territory. In practical terms it was considered part of the Belgian colonial empire, and was known as Ruanda-Urundi. The Belgians allowed Ruanda-Urundi to continue its kingship dynasty.
FollowingWorld War II, Ruanda-Urundi was classified as a United Nations Trust Territory under Belgian administrative authority. During the 1940s, a series of policies caused divisions throughout the country. On October 4, 1943, powers were split in the legislative division of Burundi's government between chiefdoms and lower chiefdoms. Chiefdoms were in charge of land, and lower sub-chiefdoms were established. Native authorities also had powers. In 1948, Belgium allowed the region to form political parties. These factions contributed to gaining Burundi's independence from Belgium.
On January 20, 1959, Burundi's ruler Mwami Mwambutsa IV requested from the Belgian Minister of Colonies a separation of Burundi and Rwanda and a dissolution of Ruanda-Urundi. Six months later, political parties were formed to bring attention to Burundi's independence from Europe and to separate Rwanda from Burundi. The first of these political parties was the Union for National Progress (UPRONA).
Burundi's push for independence was influenced by the instability and ethnic persecution suffered by its peoples in Rwanda. In November 1959, Rwandese Hutu attacked the Tutsi and massacred them by the thousands. Many Tutsi escaped to Uganda and Burundi to find freedom from persecution. The Hutu took power in Rwanda by winning the Belgian-run elections in 1960.
The UPRONA, a multi-ethnic unity party led by Prince Louis Rwagasore and the Christian Democratic Party, (PDC) became the most prominent organization throughout Burundi-Urundi. After UPRONA's victory in legislative elections, Prince Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13 in 1961.
The country claimed independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. Mwami Mwambutsa IV was named king. On September 18, 1962, just over two months after declaring independence from Belgium, Burundi joined the United Nations.
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Music : Green Hills, Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi had an indigenous kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and its defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The latter ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, which contributed to political unrest in the region. There was civil war in Burundi as it fought for independence in the middle of the twentieth century. Presently, Burundi is governed as a presidential representative democratic republic.
Burundi is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It has one of the lowest per capita GDPs of any nation in the world. The country has suffered from warfare, corruption and poor access to education. Burundi is densely populated and has had substantial emigration as young people seek opportunities elsewhere. According to a 2012DHLGlobalConnectednessIndex, Burundi is the least globalized of 140 surveyed countries.
According to the Global Hunger Index of 2013, Burundi has an indicator ratio of 38.8, earning the nation the distinction of being the hungriest country in the world in terms of percentage.
Germany established armed forces in Ruanda and Burundi at the end of the 19th century, colonizing the area and establishing German East Africa. After being defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to cede "control" of a section of the former German East Africa to Belgium.
On October 20, 1924, this land, which consisted of modern-day Rwanda and Burundi, became a Belgian League of Nations mandate territory. In practical terms it was considered part of the Belgian colonial empire, and was known as Ruanda-Urundi. The Belgians allowed Ruanda-Urundi to continue its kingship dynasty.
FollowingWorld War II, Ruanda-Urundi was classified as a United Nations Trust Territory under Belgian administrative authority. During the 1940s, a series of policies caused divisions throughout the country. On October 4, 1943, powers were split in the legislative division of Burundi's government between chiefdoms and lower chiefdoms. Chiefdoms were in charge of land, and lower sub-chiefdoms were established. Native authorities also had powers. In 1948, Belgium allowed the region to form political parties. These factions contributed to gaining Burundi's independence from Belgium.
On January 20, 1959, Burundi's ruler Mwami Mwambutsa IV requested from the Belgian Minister of Colonies a separation of Burundi and Rwanda and a dissolution of Ruanda-Urundi. Six months later, political parties were formed to bring attention to Burundi's independence from Europe and to separate Rwanda from Burundi. The first of these political parties was the Union for National Progress (UPRONA).
Burundi's push for independence was influenced by the instability and ethnic persecution suffered by its peoples in Rwanda. In November 1959, Rwandese Hutu attacked the Tutsi and massacred them by the thousands. Many Tutsi escaped to Uganda and Burundi to find freedom from persecution. The Hutu took power in Rwanda by winning the Belgian-run elections in 1960.
The UPRONA, a multi-ethnic unity party led by Prince Louis Rwagasore and the Christian Democratic Party, (PDC) became the most prominent organization throughout Burundi-Urundi. After UPRONA's victory in legislative elections, Prince Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13 in 1961.
The country claimed independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. Mwami Mwambutsa IV was named king. On September 18, 1962, just over two months after declaring independence from Belgium, Burundi joined the United Nations.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burundi

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence...

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
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Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/no-safe-place-to-run-in-burundi-capital/3093970.html

Aimable: A street child’s experience in Burundi | UNICEF Burundi

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burund...

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, sleeping on boxes and asking strangers for money to buy food. Now, thanks to the UNICEF-supported KabondoFootball for HopeCentre, they are finally reunited with their family and attending primary school.

For Aimable and his younger brother Timothée, every day of the past seven years was a struggle to survive. The two boys had been living on the streets of Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, sleeping on boxes and asking strangers for money to buy food. Now, thanks to the UNICEF-supported KabondoFootball for HopeCentre, they are finally reunited with their family and attending primary school.

Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remai...

Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remains unclear whether the coup, meant to oust president Pierre Nkurunziza was succesful as two factions of soldiers, one supporting the President and the other conducting the oust, both say are in charge.WatchKTNLivehttp://www.ktnkenya.tv/live
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Heavy gunfire and explosions today rocked burundi's capital Bujumbura, a day hours after a top Burundian general announced that he had launched a coup. It remains unclear whether the coup, meant to oust president Pierre Nkurunziza was succesful as two factions of soldiers, one supporting the President and the other conducting the oust, both say are in charge.WatchKTNLivehttp://www.ktnkenya.tv/live
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BurundiTravelVideo - Beautiful Burundi has been blighted by a generation of ethnic conflict, but with the advent of peace, this charming country may at long last be able to put its dark past to rest. A tiny little nation of soaring mountains and languid lakeside communities, Burundi is sandwiched between the African giants of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. The scenery is stunning and the welcome warm, and it may once again begin to receive a trickle of travellers as the word gets out that the war is over.
The steamy capital Bujumbura has a lovely location on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and just outside the city are some of the finest inland beaches on the continent. Ask the old Africa hands about Burundi before the war, and it is the sort of place they go misty-e...

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I backpacked through Africa by myself and loved it! I went through 13 countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt). I definitely recommend others (even girls) to do it too.
I wrote 5 "how to" steps (including what phone to bring, $, etc) in the article, "How to Travel Africa Solo (Even as a Girl)" . Check it out here:
If you have more questions, find Backpacking Africa for Beginners on FB, like the page, and post your question.https://www.facebook.com/backpackingafricaforbeginners or even better on backpackers community at http://backpackingafricaforbeginners.com/forums/

BurundiTravelVideo - Beautiful Burundi has been blighted by a generation of ethnic conflict, but with the advent of peace, this charming country may at long last be able to put its dark past to rest. A tiny little nation of soaring mountains and languid lakeside communities, Burundi is sandwiched between the African giants of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. The scenery is stunning and the welcome warm, and it may once again begin to receive a trickle of travellers as the word gets out that the war is over.
The steamy capital Bujumbura has a lovely location on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and just outside the city are some of the finest inland beaches on the continent. Ask the old Africa hands about Burundi before the war, and it is the sort of place they go misty-eyed about and hark back to the life of the lotus-eaters. Sadly there has been no lotus-eating for most Burundians during more than a decade of violence.
Many of the upcountry attractions have been off limits for years, but the stunning scenery and warmth of the Burundians more than compensates. Choose from the southernmost source of the Nile, the ancient forest of ParcNational de la Kibira or the spot where Stanley was reputed to have uttered those timeless words Dr Livingstone I presume?.
Intertribal tensions have devastated the country since independence in 1962 and there is always a chance things could kick off again. It is a young peace, so make sure you do your homework before embarking on an adventure in Burundi.
Enjoy Your Burundi Travel Video

BurundiTravelVideo - Beautiful Burundi has been blighted by a generation of ethnic conflict, but with the advent of peace, this charming country may at long last be able to put its dark past to rest. A tiny little nation of soaring mountains and languid lakeside communities, Burundi is sandwiched between the African giants of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. The scenery is stunning and the welcome warm, and it may once again begin to receive a trickle of travellers as the word gets out that the war is over.
The steamy capital Bujumbura has a lovely location on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and just outside the city are some of the finest inland beaches on the continent. Ask the old Africa hands about Burundi before the war, and it is the sort of place they go misty-eyed about and hark back to the life of the lotus-eaters. Sadly there has been no lotus-eating for most Burundians during more than a decade of violence.
Many of the upcountry attractions have been off limits for years, but the stunning scenery and warmth of the Burundians more than compensates. Choose from the southernmost source of the Nile, the ancient forest of ParcNational de la Kibira or the spot where Stanley was reputed to have uttered those timeless words Dr Livingstone I presume?.
Intertribal tensions have devastated the country since independence in 1962 and there is always a chance things could kick off again. It is a young peace, so make sure you do your homework before embarking on an adventure in Burundi.
Enjoy Your Burundi Travel Video

I backpacked through Africa by myself and loved it! I went through 13 countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt). I definitely recommend others (even girls) to do it too.
I wrote 5 "how to" steps (including what phone to bring, $, etc) in the article, "How to Travel Africa Solo (Even as a Girl)" . Check it out here:
If you have more questions, find Backpacking Africa for Beginners on FB, like the page, and post your question.https://www.facebook.com/backpackingafricaforbeginners or even better on backpackers community at http://backpackingafricaforbeginners.com/forums/

I backpacked through Africa by myself and loved it! I went through 13 countries (South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt). I definitely recommend others (even girls) to do it too.
I wrote 5 "how to" steps (including what phone to bring, $, etc) in the article, "How to Travel Africa Solo (Even as a Girl)" . Check it out here:
If you have more questions, find Backpacking Africa for Beginners on FB, like the page, and post your question.https://www.facebook.com/backpackingafricaforbeginners or even better on backpackers community at http://backpackingafricaforbeginners.com/forums/

The Buterere neighborhood of Burundi's capital city Bujumbura is a stronghold of support for the National Forces of Liberation, one of the main opposition parties currently campaigning against PresidentPierre Nkurunziza.
Buterere is also the site of many demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police since Nkurunziza announced his candidacy for a highly contested third term in April.
On the morning of Thursday July 9, VICENews arrived at the entrance of Buterere to find sporadic but consistent gunfire and a roadblock built by protesters. After the gunfire settled, police officers forced the demonstrators to tear down the barricade.
Once clear of the police, VICE News entered Buterere to hear testimony from residents about what it's like inside one of Bujumbura's opposition strongholds.
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Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

Heavy gunfire and tear gas were fired as police clashed with protesters who were throwing ...

Violent clashes in Burundi - no comment

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Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the co...

Burundi Army Imposes Calmness in Capital City

Burundi army imposed on Monday calmness in the capital city of Bujumbura days after the coup attempt.
The army is in charge of internal security while the police are keeping a low profile in the capital city.
Warning shots could be heard from Nyakabiga, one of the Bujumbura neighborhoods that had seen weeks of protests.
Small groups of protesters who came out on Monday were nervous, with the soldiers keeping a close eye on them.
Heavy gunfire could be heard in the capital overnight. But the imposed calmness seemed to be holding.
Bujumbura's mayor SaidiJuma warned on Sunday on national TV that the government would continue to crack down on demonstrations and that demonstrators will be considered as part of the coup and security forces will treat them as such.
PresidentPierre Nkurunziza made a rare public appearance at the weekend. In his address, he remained silent on the political crisis in the country. Instead, he focused on the threat of the Somali militant group Al-Shabab.
Meanwhile, more African leaders had been calling for a delay in the proposed Burundi elections with Kenyan PresidentUhuru Kenyatta being the latest.
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Burundi's environment minister shot dead in the capital Bujumbura

Emmanuel Niyonkuru was killed shortly after midnight on Sunday. Police say the gunman attacked him while he was on his way home. The woman he was with has been taken into custody for questioning. The assassination comes after a relative period of calm in the country. Burundi was plunged into chaos in 2015 when PresidentNkurunziza successfully won a controversial third term in power. Since then, at least 500 people have been killed and 300 thousand people displaced.

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Music : Green Hills, Jingle Punks; YouTube AudioLibraryBurundi , officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the African Great Lakes region of Southeast Africa, bordered by Rwanda to the north, Tanzania to the east and south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. It is also sometimes considered part of Central Africa. Burundi's capital is Bujumbura. Although the country is landlocked, much of the southwestern border is adjacent to Lake Tanganyika.
The Twa, Hutu and Tutsi peoples have lived in Burundi for at least five hundred years. For more than 200 years, Burundi had an indigenous kingdom. At the beginning of the twentieth century, Germany colonized the region. After the First World War and its defeat, it ceded the territory to Belgium. The latter ruled Burundi and Rwanda as a European colony known as Ruanda-Urundi. Their intervention exacerbated social differences between the Tutsi and Hutu, which contributed to political unrest in the region. There was civil war in Burundi as it fought for independence in the middle of the twentieth century. Presently, Burundi is governed as a presidential representative democratic republic.
Burundi is one of the five poorest countries in the world. It has one of the lowest per capita GDPs of any nation in the world. The country has suffered from warfare, corruption and poor access to education. Burundi is densely populated and has had substantial emigration as young people seek opportunities elsewhere. According to a 2012DHLGlobalConnectednessIndex, Burundi is the least globalized of 140 surveyed countries.
According to the Global Hunger Index of 2013, Burundi has an indicator ratio of 38.8, earning the nation the distinction of being the hungriest country in the world in terms of percentage.
Germany established armed forces in Ruanda and Burundi at the end of the 19th century, colonizing the area and establishing German East Africa. After being defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to cede "control" of a section of the former German East Africa to Belgium.
On October 20, 1924, this land, which consisted of modern-day Rwanda and Burundi, became a Belgian League of Nations mandate territory. In practical terms it was considered part of the Belgian colonial empire, and was known as Ruanda-Urundi. The Belgians allowed Ruanda-Urundi to continue its kingship dynasty.
FollowingWorld War II, Ruanda-Urundi was classified as a United Nations Trust Territory under Belgian administrative authority. During the 1940s, a series of policies caused divisions throughout the country. On October 4, 1943, powers were split in the legislative division of Burundi's government between chiefdoms and lower chiefdoms. Chiefdoms were in charge of land, and lower sub-chiefdoms were established. Native authorities also had powers. In 1948, Belgium allowed the region to form political parties. These factions contributed to gaining Burundi's independence from Belgium.
On January 20, 1959, Burundi's ruler Mwami Mwambutsa IV requested from the Belgian Minister of Colonies a separation of Burundi and Rwanda and a dissolution of Ruanda-Urundi. Six months later, political parties were formed to bring attention to Burundi's independence from Europe and to separate Rwanda from Burundi. The first of these political parties was the Union for National Progress (UPRONA).
Burundi's push for independence was influenced by the instability and ethnic persecution suffered by its peoples in Rwanda. In November 1959, Rwandese Hutu attacked the Tutsi and massacred them by the thousands. Many Tutsi escaped to Uganda and Burundi to find freedom from persecution. The Hutu took power in Rwanda by winning the Belgian-run elections in 1960.
The UPRONA, a multi-ethnic unity party led by Prince Louis Rwagasore and the Christian Democratic Party, (PDC) became the most prominent organization throughout Burundi-Urundi. After UPRONA's victory in legislative elections, Prince Rwagasore was assassinated on October 13 in 1961.
The country claimed independence on July 1, 1962, and legally changed its name from Ruanda-Urundi to Burundi. Mwami Mwambutsa IV was named king. On September 18, 1962, just over two months after declaring independence from Belgium, Burundi joined the United Nations.
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No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clas...

No Safe Place to Run in Burundi's Capital

Many families in Burundi’s capital have moved across town for fear of being caught in clashes between armed youths and security forces as the political violence there enters its eighth month. But as Mohammed Yusuf reports for VOA from Bujumbura, those who have fled say life is no easier.
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Burundi Crisis: "Do you hear the gunshots?" - BBC News

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Heavy gunfire and explosions rock burundi's capital Bujumbura

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Dozens of dead bodies discovered on the streets of Burundi's capital city

Burundi Travel Video

BurundiTravelVideo - Beautiful Burundi has been blighted by a generation of ethnic conflict, but with the advent of peace, this charming country may at long last be able to put its dark past to rest. A tiny little nation of soaring mountains and languid lakeside communities, Burundi is sandwiched between the African giants of Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania. The scenery is stunning and the welcome warm, and it may once again begin to receive a trickle of travellers as the word gets out that the war is over.
The steamy capital Bujumbura has a lovely location on the shores of Lake Tanganyika and just outside the city are some of the finest inland beaches on the continent. Ask the old Africa hands about Burundi before the war, and it is the sort of place they go misty-eyed about and hark back to the life of the lotus-eaters. Sadly there has been no lotus-eating for most Burundians during more than a decade of violence.
Many of the upcountry attractions have been off limits for years, but the stunning scenery and warmth of the Burundians more than compensates. Choose from the southernmost source of the Nile, the ancient forest of ParcNational de la Kibira or the spot where Stanley was reputed to have uttered those timeless words Dr Livingstone I presume?.
Intertribal tensions have devastated the country since independence in 1962 and there is always a chance things could kick off again. It is a young peace, so make sure you do your homework before embarking on an adventure in Burundi.
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[Iwacu] Burundi has a number of black days, among them, August 15th1988, a memorable date for many Burundians. More than 25 thousand people were killed in Ntega-Marangara mass slaughter. 29years after the massacre, victims and associations still demand truth and justice ... ....

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[Iwacu] When you and I breathe in fresh air, the amount I inhale affects you in no way. This is because air is abundant and so there's plenty of it to go around. We actually take it for granted since it exists in copious amounts. Now, imagine a situation where there is limited supply of air, and yet, several pairs of lungs are waiting for their share ... ....

When Vlora Çitaku (left) was just 18 years old, she became a refugee in Macedonia... Reena Flores/POLITICO ... Mukantabana, a member of the Tutsi ethnic group, was forced to leave school in Rwanda as a child and live as a refugee in Burundi ... The ambassador, who was then a professor in California, detailed the ethnic cleansing of Rwanda’s Tutsi population and how she herself grew up as a refugee in neighboring Burundi ... “We went to Burundi ... ....

BUJUMBURA, Aug ...Security has been disrupted for several times in villages located near Burundi's Rukoko forest reserve with thefts and ambushes on the road linking Bujumbura to Cibitoke close to those villages ... ....

[Iwacu] The governments of Burundi and DRC alongside UNHCR launched a pilot project of repatriation of Burundian refugees. On August 14th, 70 refugees from 24 families were voluntarily repatriated from Lusenda refugee camp in the DR Congo... ....

[Iwacu] Seven people are detained in Kayanza provincial police station following the 9 July grenade attack on Shinya hill in Gatara commune of Kayanza province. Inhabitants of the locality speak of politically motivated arrests ... ....